- Eng. Ahmed Hozain is a seasoned professional in the field of Mechanical Engineering with over 25 years of experience across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait. He has played essential roles in major projects, including infrastructure and hospital constructions.
- As part of the project management team, Eng. Hozain’s responsibilities span a broad range, including reviewing design drawings, contract document quality control, approval of shop drawings and materials submissions, checking variation orders, and coordinating between the main contractor and the mechanical work subcontractor. He also serves as a liaison with clients and contractors in the process of setting up HVAC, steam, plumbing, drainage, sewage treatment plants, and more.
- Eng. Hozain has contemporary knowledge of mechanical engineering in the context of design, design review, and construction. His analytic skills allow him to solve complex engineering problems effectively, working with minimal supervision. Highlighting his ability to manage time and work flows, he ensures keen attention to detail throughout each project. Being self-motivated, Eng. Hozain is capable of performing under pressure, showcasing a responsible attitude, ability to work well within a team, and flexibility in his approach to work.
Consultancy and supervision works
- Engaged with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners) since June 2020 as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Mechanical Engineering & Industry Department.
- Working on the CBD PROJECT-CAPITAL NEW CAIRO.
- Reporting directly to the Project Manager.
- The client is AUCD (Administrative Capital for Urban Development).
- Roles and responsibilities include:
– Participated in the review, coordination, and approval of mechanical material and shop drawing submittals.
– The project in focus being: The ICONIC Tower at the CBD, a 385-metre-high 79-floor skyscraper designed by Dar and its sister company Perkins&Will.
– Tasked with the review of material submittals, shop drawings, and on-site supervision of HVAC, Firefighting, and plumbing.
– Participated in site meetings and coordination between contractors across multiple zones.
- Duration: April 2019 to June 2020
- Company: Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners), Egypt
- Project: Ministers of New Administrative Capital
- Client: AUCD (Administrative Capital for Urban Development)
- Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Reports to: Project Manager
- Responsibilities:
– Led Core Team and site team comprising of 25 Engineers for technical support.
– Responsible for reviewing and approving material submittals, shop drawings (HVAC, plumbing, drainage, sewage treatment plant, fuel system, firefighting, irrigation) and responding to site clarification requests.
– Conducted factory and showroom visits for suppliers’ and subcontractors’ technical evaluations.
– Provided technical consultations.
– Chaired various site meetings including progress, technical, safety, commercial, etc. and handled preparations of minutes of the meeting.
– Engaged in Project Supervision, testing and commissioning.
– Managed the project handover process.
- Duration: 2016 – 2018
- Company: Hill International (Middle East) Ltd., Kuwait
- Project: HAHC HOSPITALS AHMEDI AND JAHRA (valued at 162 million KD)
- Client: DHAMAN
- Position: Senior Plumbing and Fire Fighting Engineer
- Reports to: Project Manager
- Responsibilities:
– Reviewed Plumbing and Fire Fighting drawings, reports, and specifications submitted by the contractor at each stage of design for completeness, correctness, and compliance with project scope and agreement requirements.
– Carried out constructability reviews during the design and modification stages.
– Ensured the contractor incorporated comments raised from previous stages.
– Attended technical meetings with the contractor, sub-consultants, and client team.
– Reviewed any alternatives to the concept design submitted by the contractor, prepared and submitted a comprehensive report highlighting advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.
– Reviewed proposed materials by the contractor and proposed alternatives for improving quality, future maintenance, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
– Reviewed tender documents for completeness prior to issuing to Bidders.
– Participated in the pre-qualification of the contractors’ list.
– Performed review and responses to bidders’ clarifications, participated in issuing bulletins, and attended technical meetings with bidders during the tender stage.
- Duration: 2015 – 2016
- Company: Arab Consulting Engineers (Moharram-Bakhoum), Qatar
- Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Project: Completion and Maintenance of Arab Center (Valued at 885 million QR)
- Client: Private Engineering Office – State of Qatar
- Responsibilities:
– Reported to the construction manager.
– Supervised the construction works.
– Technically reviewed submittals and shop drawings related to HVAC, steam, plumbing, drainage, sewage treatment plant, firefighting, irrigation, and swimming pools.
– Verified contractors’ compliance with approved method statements and ITPs.
– Monitored progress against the approved works program and the contractor’s weekly/ monthly plans.
– Analyzed and reported reasons for slippage against agreed targets.
– Took proactive measures to prevent delay.
– Assisted with the coordination of contractors’ works.
– Accurately recorded all delay events.
– Recommended remedial and/or recovery measures to mitigate delay.
– Monitored contractors’ compliance with QA/QC requirements.
– Superintended weekly site safety meetings and toolbox talks.
– Contributed to logistics plan updates and logistics procedures.
– Monitored completion site processes, including testing and commissioning, snagging, and disengaging.
– Verified the contractor’s progress against daily/ weekly/monthly reports.
- Duration: 2013 – 2015
- Company: Dar Al – Handasah (Shair & Partners), Qatar
- Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Project: New Workers Hospital and Integrated Health Center (Valued at 615 million QR)
- Client: Private Engineering Office – State of Qatar
- Responsibilities:
– Reviewed and approved material submittals, shop drawings relating to HVAC, steam, plumbing, drainage, sewage treatment plant, RO plant, firefighting, irrigation, swimming pool, and medical gas systems. Responded to site clarification requests.
– Conducted factory and showroom visits for technical evaluation of suppliers and subcontractors.
– Provided technical consultation.
– Chaired various site meetings, including progress, technical, safety, commercial, and prepared the minutes of those meetings.
– Was responsible for project supervision, testing, and commissioning.
– Handled project handover.
- Duration: 2009 – 2013
- Company: AL-MAZROA Consulting Engineers, KSA
- Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Projects: AL-MEKHWAH Hospital (200 beds, valued at 185 million SR), AL-LEATH Hospital (200 beds, valued at 135 million SR), and Expansion of Hospital-EL-Rass (250 Beds)
- Client: Ministry of Health (MOH)
- Responsibilities:
– Auditing design.
– Reviewing and approving material submittals, shop drawings pertaining to HVAC, steam, plumbing, drainage, sewage treatment plant, RO plant, firefighting, irrigation, swimming pool, and medical gases systems. Responded to site clarification requests.
– Conducted factory and showrooms visit for the technical evaluation of suppliers and subcontractors.
– Provided technical consultations.
– Chaired various site meetings including progress, technical, safety, commercial, etc., and prepared the minutes of these meetings.
– In charge of project supervision, testing, and commissioning.
– Managed project handing over process.
- Duration: 2007 – 2009
- Company: Otaishan Consulting Engineers, KSA
- Position: Senior Mechanical EngineerProject: Two Battalions and Brigade Headquarters (valued at 265 million SR)
- Client: Ministry of Health (MOH)
- Responsibilities:
– Conducted audit design.
– Reviewed and approved material submittals, shop drawings related to HVAC, Steam, plumbing, drainage, sewage treatment plant, RO plant, firefighting, and irrigation systems. Responded to site clarification requests.
– Visited factories and showrooms for suppliers’ and subcontractors’ technical evaluation.
– Provided technical consultations.
– Chaired various site meetings including progress, technical, safety, commercial, etc., and prepared the meeting’s minutes.
– Supervised the project, carried out testing, and commissioning.
– Managed the project handover process.
- Duration: 2003 – 2007
- Company: AL-MAZROA Consulting Engineers, KSA
- Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Project: AL-Dowadmi Hospital (300 beds, valued at 175 million SR)
- Client: Ministry of Health (MOH)
- Responsibilities:
– Reviewed and approved material submittals, shop drawings, and responded to site clarification requests.
– Conducted factory and showroom visits for supplier’s and subcontractors’ technical evaluation.
– Provided technical consultation.
– Chaired various site meetings, including progress, technical, safety, commercial, etc., and prepared meeting minutes.
– Supervised the project, carried out testing, and commissioning.
– Handled project handover.
- Duration: 1997 – 2003
- Company: The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman), Egypt
- Position: Site Engineer
- Project: Ismailia Hospital (400 beds, valued at 389 million EGY/POUND)
- Client: Ministry of Health (MOH)
- Responsibilities:
– Estimation, preparing drawings & submittals.
– Chaired various site meetings, including progress, technical, safety, commercial, etc., and prepared meeting minutes.
– Executed M.E.P work.
- Duration: 1991 – 1997
- Location: Suez Canal University Hospital (350 beds), Egypt
- Position: Maintenance Engineer
- Client: Suez Canal University
- Responsibilities:
– Supervised maintenance staff by determining workloads and schedules.
– Developed, interpreted, and implemented policies and procedures.
– Evaluated staff and made hiring and termination recommendations.
– Ensured that staff were trained in complex maintenance activities and followed standard operating procedures.
– Ensured that safety training was provided to staff and that proper safety practices were followed.
Academic Achievements:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, awarded by Suez Canal University in May of 1989.
specialized courses
- Completed three language courses at the American University (AUC).
- Management Theory and Practice (by Hanns Seidel Foundation).
- Management by Objective (by Hanns Seidel Foundation).
- Problem Solving and Decision Making (by Hanns Seidel Foundation).
- Communication and Ethics (by Arab Aluminum Company).
- Budgeting (by Arab Aluminum Company).
- Quality Management System:
- Internal Quality Audit Course (by Arthur Andersen Egypt).
- Cost of Quality and Statistical Technique (by Arthur Andersen Egypt).
- Quality Control for Construction Projects (by The House of Consultants).
- Arab Contractors Training Institute (A.C.T.I):
- Hydrolytic System in the Heavy Equipment.
- Central Air Conditioning System.